San Antonio’s Riverwalk is a series of walkways along the San Antonio River and beneath the downtown of the city. It is both the city and state’s leading attraction, according to Fodor’s website. Visitors can take boat rides along the river and enjoy the network of restaurants, bars and shops lining the streets. Al fresco tables with a view of the river are a popular draw so make reservations (if available) or prepare to wait during busy times for these tables.
Since 1946, Casa Rio has served classic Tex-Mex items, such as nachos, taco soup, fajitas and margaritas. Diners can sit at tables along the river or inside the restaurant. Casa Rio, the "river house," also offers riverboat dining and party/banquet room rentals.
Casa Rio
430 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) -225-6718
casa-rio.com
Billing itself as a “Texas Bistro on the Riverwalk," Boudro’s serves Texas-gourmet dishes such as herb-smoked salmon tacos, mesquite-grilled quail, chile-seared Texas Gulf shrimp and pecan-grilled lamb chops. Diners can choose to eat indoors, at a table by the river or on a dining barge.
Boudro's
421 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-8484
boudros.com/boudros
The Little Rhein Steak House is located in the area of the Riverwalk known as La Villita. It serves classic appetizers, such as escargots and lump crab and a wide selection of USDA steaks. Little Rhein offers an expansive wine list thematically tied to the restaurant’s selections and a full bar. Patrons can dine inside the historic restaurant building or at tables by the river.
Little Rhein Steak House
231 S. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-2111
littlerheinsteakhouse.com
The AAA Four Diamond Las Canarias is located in the Omni La Mansión del Rio hotel. Diners can eat indoors or at tables along the three, tiered river levels of the restaurant. Las Canarias serves “American Refined” cuisine, which includes signature items such as Berkshire Pork Prime Rib, Shrimp Guajillo, and Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding. Diners can order off the wine list or enjoy bar favorites, such as margaritas.
Las Canarias
112 College St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 518-1000
omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanAntonioLaMansionDelRio/Dining.aspx
This Riverwalk restaurant doles out classic Tex-Mex favorites, such as enchiladas, fajitas and margaritas and offers indoor or outdoor riverfront seating and a party barge. Strolling mariachis perform in the evenings. Banquet facilities are available.
The Original Mexican Restaurant & Bar
528 River Walk/415 E. Commerce St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-9951
originalmexican.com
Paesanos serves Mediterranean specialties such as Lemon Peppered Salmon and classic Italian foods like oven-baked pizzas and lasagnas. At its Riverwalk location, diners can sit inside or on a terrace over-looking the river. Diners can select wines by the bottle or the glass to accompany their meal.
Paesanos Riverwalk
111 W. Crockett St. #101
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-2782
paesanosriverwalk.com
Chef and owner Bruce Auden’s award-winning restaurant (a 2009 Fodor’s Choice winner) focuses on fine dining with a Texas twist. Specialties include Hill Country venison, smoke roasted pork tenderloin and Texas Gulf seafood. Biga on the Banks has a wine list and full bar. Outdoor tables are not available, but diners can enjoy river views from the restaurant or dine on a private barge. Private rooms are available, including the Terrace Room, which seats 300 for receptions.
Biga on the Banks
203 S. St. Mary's St. #100
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 225-0722
biga.com
